Leadership

Rick Jackson serves as chief executive officer of Continuous Care, a first-of-its kind, specialized healthcare company focused on closing the gap among the many touchpoints patients experience in the health system.

In addition to starting Continuous Care in 2023, Rick is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Jackson Healthcare, the parent company of Continuous Care and more than 20 other healthcare workforce businesses that are leaders and innovators in their markets. With the mission of improving the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone it touches, Jackson Healthcare serves more than 10 million patients each year. Today, it is one of the largest U.S. healthcare staffing companies and part of Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies.

Over the course of his career, Rick has been instrumental in conceptualizing and developing more than 30 healthcare companies. His ownership and operation of staffing companies, surgery centers, practice management companies, clinics and hospitals over the past four decades have uniquely qualified him to start, grow and scale businesses in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry. With deep domain experience and a passion for the market, has a proven track record in anticipating opportunities and identifying underserved niches – and continues
to play an active role in transforming the way healthcare is delivered.

Ché Frost serves as executive vice president of care coordination at Continuous Care, the nurse-led telehealth services company that provides essential, personalized care support to patients between doctor appointments. In this position, she directs patient-centric care coordination services, working with health systems, hospitals and medical facilities, and oversees the development and implementation of patient care standards, processes and protocols across the continuum of care.

With more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Ché is known for her expertise in clinical operations, program development and consulting. Before joining Continuous Care, she spent nearly a decade at Elevance Health, most recently as director of health and wellness. In this position, she successfully created, launched and scaled a new clinical organization across more than a dozen states with a focus on improving health outcomes for federal employees.

Ché began her career as a registered nurse, delivering high-quality care in hospitals and medical centers in numerous states. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Health Administration degree from George Washington University.

Robyn Smith is chief human resources officer for Continuous Care, a nurse-led telehealth services company dedicated to providing personalized virtual care that empowers patients to confidently manage their health and achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition, Robyn serves as CHRO for Continuous Care’s parent company, Jackson Healthcare.

With more than 30 years of experience, Robyn leads human resources initiatives and programs aligned with the organization’s mission of improving the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone it touches, as well as its culture, leadership development and growth strategy. Since joining the enterprise in 2011, she has been a driving force in expanding the extensive associate professional and wellbeing offerings that Jackson Healthcare is recognized for through its Great Place To Work certification and appearance on multiple Fortune best workplaces lists.

A graduate of Kennesaw State University, Robyn serves on its board of trustees and holds advisory and executive board positions for the university’s Coles College of Business. She is also a past board chair of Connections Homes and volunteers with Open Hand Atlanta and Junior Achievement. Recognized for her commitment to fostering exceptional workplace environments, Robyn is a recipient of the “Great Place To Work For All Leadership Award.”

Leslie Kurtz serves as chief financial officer for Continuous Care, a nurse-led telehealth services company dedicated to providing personalized virtual care that empowers patients to confidently manage their health and achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition, she serves as CFO for Continuous Care’s parent company, Jackson Healthcare.

With more than 30 years of progressive experience in finance and operating roles, Leslie has deep expertise in creating systems and processes to support rapidly growing businesses. She has established a reputation for building high performing teams, and for aligning financial and operational goals to support business strategy and growth. Previously, she was CFO at MedQuest Associates, a subsidiary of Novant Health, where she led the financial, revenue cycle and strategic planning activities of the business. Leslie also held senior leadership roles at Arthur Andersen & Co., Coca-Cola Enterprises, Irwin & Browning and Right Management.

Leslie serves on a number of boards, including Junior Achievement of Georgia, FaithBridge Foster Care and Voices for Georgia’s Children. She also is on the advisory board of the CFO Forum in Atlanta and on the Business Advisory Council of the University of Dayton School of Business. Leslie is a prior CFO Forum honoree, having received its Annual Preeminence Award. She graduated from the University of Dayton.